Gunman Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 On 01/12/2019 at 19:55, mudpatten said: Almost all of the Spanish imports came with full and half choke, but it was never intended that they be shot with that combination. One of the resons they were so popular with the trade was that the first thing a new purchaser did was to have the chokes opened out to those of your choice since the degree of choke they came with was generally regarded as way too tight. A quick job for the resident gunsmith that all shops had back in the day and a tidy additional profit for the retailer. Setting up a gun for a customer was all part of the job . Checking on fit and to suggesting what choke boring would be best . That was in the days when selling guns to people was selling what they wanted or needed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Gunman said: Setting up a gun for a customer was all part of the job . Checking on fit and to suggesting what choke boring would be best . That was in the days when selling guns to people was selling what they wanted or needed . Too true....and not an adjustable comb in sight! (thankfully! ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 17 hours ago, matone said: Too true....and not an adjustable comb in sight! (thankfully! ). They even look hideous on a rifle, never mind a shotgun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, London Best said: They even look hideous on a rifle, never mind a shotgun! I just class them as acts of vandalism tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 What was the name of that Olympic trap medallist who used a high rib sxs? Now that was a challenging gun to find attractive but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I don't find Landy's attractive but they're very good at what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr.C said: What was the name of that Olympic trap medallist who used a high rib sxs? Now that was a challenging gun to find attractive but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I don't find Landy's attractive but they're very good at what they do. Too true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Nooooo, Landies are beautiful, take it back,............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Centrepin said: Nooooo, Landies are beautiful, take it back,............ Broken down in the snow again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, DUNKS said: Broken down in the snow again? 😁😁😁 Making way for the snow plough 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Centrepin said: 😁😁😁 Making way for the snow plough 🙄 Nice one!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 A snow plough used to be a standard Land Rover accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 I note that Sportarm in Dorset currently have a rare (composed) pair of AyA Seniors listed for anyone who is feeling flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Sportarm sell the best stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, London Best said: Sportarm sell the best stuff. These would have been made circa 1984, but the conversion to single trigger is later I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 When I was looking for my Holland Royal Sportarm had all the best ones I looked at, but unfortunately all way outside my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, London Best said: When I was looking for my Holland Royal Sportarm had all the best ones I looked at, but unfortunately all way outside my budget. Bearing in mind they are asking £695 for a second hand Yeoman non ejector, it is cloud cuckoo land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 01/12/2019 at 19:32, London Best said: Ditto! And the open bores put more game in the bag than the chokes, day after day. Plus the game in the bag is worth eating and not shredded. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsdon Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 45 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Bearing in mind they are asking £695 for a second hand Yeoman non ejector, it is cloud cuckoo land. I just saw that! Amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Q: name the maker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, GBS said: Q: name the maker? Scottish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, button said: Scottish? Aye. Very. Edited December 7, 2019 by GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 “Richard” son round action.........it won’t let us write the name of the male appendage! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 9 hours ago, panoma1 said: “Richard” son round action.........it won’t let us write the name of the male appendage! 😎 Yes it will :- D-I-c-k-s-o-n round action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Looks more like DMB engraving ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konor Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Is it a newer Dickson and MacNaughton round action ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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